The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the initial
slate of speakers and session topics for its 8th annual Produced By Conference
(PBC). This year, PBC’s headlining panels include a "360 Profile” roundtable discussion
with All Def Digital principals Russell Simmons, Sanjay Sharma, Chris Conti,
and Jake Stein; and the "Conversations With…” series featuring an in-depth dialogue
with producers Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman from Brownstone Productions.

Produced By is the only conference
specifically created by producers, for producers. No other event gives producers so many
opportunities to network with and learn from top storytellers and decision-makers
in the entertainment industry. Registration and pricing information can be
found at ProducedByConference.com. Early bird registration at a discounted rate is available now and ends May 1st. Produced
By 2016 takes place June 4-5 and is hosted by Sony Pictures on its studio lot
in Culver City, CA.

Confirmed panelists to date are noted below in alphabetical
order. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Produced By
2016 features a broad range of programming, including mentoring roundtables,
workshops and networking events. In
addition to the "Conversations With…” and "360 Profile” series, PBC’s
conference panels encompass an incredible variety of topics. The program to
date includes the following sessions:

·
360
PROFILE: ALL DEF DIGITAL

·
A
CONVERSATION WITH: ELIZABETH BANKS & MAX HANDELMAN

·
THE
ART AND CRAFT OF PITCHING FOR FILM

·
THE
ART AND CRAFT OF PITCHING FOR TELEVISION

·
20
SECONDS TO DISASTER: HOW TO MAKE A SAFE PRODUCTION AND PROTECT YOUR CREW Sponsored by
HUB International Insurance Services

· EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT
VIRTUAL REALITY BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

·
HOW
TO NEGOTIATE SO EVERYONE WINS

·
INTEGRATING
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MOBILE INTO YOUR MARKETING CAMPAIGN

· IS THE SKY FALLING?: THE CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES FACING INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCERS

·
MEET
THE BUYERS: AMAZON/ HULU/YOU TUBE

·
THE
NEW CREATIVES: HOW THESE ‘FIRST TIMERS’ GOT IT RIGHT

·
THE
STATE OF FINANCING FILMS TODAY Sponsored
by Pacific Mercantile Bank

·
2ND
SEASON AND BEYOND: HOW TO SUSTAIN YOUR UNSCRIPTED SHOW

·
WORKING
WITH THE MILITARY FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN

In addition to
Sony Pictures, sponsors already on board for this year’s conference include Cadillac, the
Official Auto Partner of the PGA, Delta, the Official Airline Partner of the
PGA, Corbis Entertainment’s BEN, PRG Production Resource Group, Panasonic, AMC
Networks, ARRI, Box, Entertainment Partners, Film in Iceland, HUB International
Insurance Services, Intuitive
Aerial,Light Iron,Minnesota Film & TV Board, Pacific Mercantile
Bank, Produce Iowa, Technicolor, The Molecule, Film US Virgin Islands and
VER.

Produced By
Conference 2016 is made possible by the Producers Guild of America’s charitable
entity, the PGA Foundation, and epitomizes the Foundation’s core mission to
educate those working in the producing profession. To review highlights from
previous Conferences and receive news and the latest programming updates for
Produced By Conference 2016, please visit the Guild’s official website and
follow its social media channels for the event:

The Producers Guild of
America is the non-profit trade group that represents, protects and promotes
the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new
media. The Producers Guild has more than 7,000 members who work together to
protect and improve their careers, the industry and community by providing
members with employment opportunities, seeking to expand health
benefits,promoting fair and impartial standards for the awarding of
producing credits, as well as other education and advocacy efforts such as
encouraging sustainable production practices. For more information and the latest updates, please
visit ProducersGuild.org, www.PGAGreen.org, and www.PGADiversity.org, and follow us on Twitter @ProducersGuild.